GeForce GT 740A vs Intel UHD Graphics 610
GeForce GT 740A
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GT 740A is positioned at rank #157 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740A
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 610.
| Insight | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 740A remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 740A and Intel UHD Graphics 610
GeForce GT 740A
The GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 710 points. Launch price was $89.
Intel UHD Graphics 610
The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 687 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 740A scores 710 and the Intel UHD Graphics 610 reaches 687 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 740A is built on Kepler while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 740A) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 710+3% | 687 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 384+109% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+80% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 32+39% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 740A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 740A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740A) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 740A) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 740A) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 610).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 740A draws 64W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 15W — a 124.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 740A) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 15W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1 | 45.8+313% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.5 (GeForce GT 740A) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 610) — the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 740A | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK107 | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #777 | #824 |
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